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SC55 BGE

2006 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,299 mi
Last recorded64,299 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Matiz39,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC55 BGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 64,299 miles

n/s rear seat belt damaged

n/s rear tyre perished/cracked

o/s front shock absorber corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2017 64,299 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s rear seat belt damaged

n/s rear tyre perished/cracked

o/s front shock absorber corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,504 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 56,481 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 52,854 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 52,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 48,929 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,271 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 39,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 39,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 36,143 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2010 36,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 26,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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SC55 BGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 39,000 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC55 BGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SC55 BGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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